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I know of no case that has held anyone liable for clearly and accurately disclosing material information to investors. In all likelihood, liability should decrease with the use of plain English because it results in less confusing disclosure.
Isaac Hunt, Jr., former SEC Commissioner, July 17, 1997
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SAMPLE 5 - Original
ABC Insurances operations have liquidity requirements that vary among the principal product lines. Life insurance and pension plan reserves are primarily longer-term liabilities. Property and casualty, as well as accident and health reserves, including long-term disability, consist of both short-term and long-term liabilities. Life insurance and pension plan reserve requirements are usually stable and predictable, and are supported primarily by medium-term, fixed-income investments. Property and casualty claim demands are less predictable in nature, requiring greater liquidity in the investment portfolio. Accident and health claim demands are stable and predictable, but generally shorter term, requiring greater liquidity.
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